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This bill creates comprehensive provisions relating to telephone solicitations to businesses in Missouri, expanding existing law to include business subscribers alongside residential subscribers in no-call list protections. The bill defines key terms like "business subscriber" and "telephone solicitation", and establishes that the Attorney General will create and maintain a state no-call database where businesses can register their phone numbers to avoid unsolicited calls. Telephone solicitors will be required to clearly identify themselves at the start of any call, cannot block caller identification services, and are prohibited from contacting businesses or individuals who have registered their objection to such calls. The Attorney General is empowered to investigate violations and can impose civil penalties up to $5,000 for each knowing violation. Businesses that receive multiple unauthorized solicitations can take legal action to enjoin such violations or recover damages. The bill also mandates the creation of an advisory group to develop educational materials to help consumers understand their rights regarding telephone solicitations, with information to be made available on the Attorney General's website. The legislation aims to provide stronger protections against unwanted telemarketing calls for both residential and business telephone subscribers, giving them more control over unsolicited communications.

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